The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) have launched a public consultation into new, IVF-based techniques that could allow women to avoid passing on genetically inherited mitochondrial diseases to their children.

The HFEA have launched a consultation website ‘Medical Frontiers: debating mitochondria replacement’ which includes all the information you need to take part in the consultation. The website also contains videos and background reading on the possible issues and science involved.